‘My Brilliant Friend’ is an HBO original drama series about adolescence. Saverio Costanzo created the series based on Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels.
The story is set in the 1950s in Naples, Italy, and follows Elena and Lila, two childhood friends. As the show unfolds, we see the youngsters develop into teenagers in post-war society and witness them endure the oppression and awful customs that every regular lady endured during that era.
Though their personalities are opposed, their friendship has people anticipating what will happen in ‘My Brilliant Friend’ season 3.
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When Will the ‘My Brilliant Friend’ Season 3 Will Release?
The show’s second season debuted in Italy in February 2020 and will air on HBO in the United States in May. The season premiered on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2020.
The show is set in 1950s Naples and follows Elena and Lila (Margherita Mazzucco and Gaia Girace).
If #MyBrilliantFriend on @skyatlantic passed you by (as it did me until now) can’t reccomend enough. Beautifullly shot and acted. One of those shows that has the incredible ability to totally immerse you to a time and place. Loved it. pic.twitter.com/eYZ3pcvfX4
— alex zane (@alex_zane) June 23, 2020
HBO executive Francesca Orsi stated in a statement to Vulture, “The fact that audiences and reviewers alike continue to embrace Elena and Lila’s tale makes it all the more satisfying, and we appreciate the entire crew lead by Saverio Costanzo for their exceptional work on the second season.” We’re excited to continue the story of Elena and Lila’s life and friendship.”
According to Italian sources, the film will premiere on Rai on February 8, 2022. On February 28, 2022, it will be available on HBO/Crave.
Who Is in the Cast of My Brilliant Friend Season 3?
More than half a century, the story’s length necessitates that the characters “mature up” in the show. Over time, cast members are replaced to appropriately depict the character’s age. Margherita Mazzucco portrays the adolescent Elena Greco.
Elena is also represented as a senior by Elisabetta De Palo and a little girl by Ingrid Del Genio. Alba Rohrwacher, who portrays an older, present-day Elena, serves as the show’s narrator and is the only cast member to appear in all 16 episodes thus far.
Ludovica Nasti portrays a young Raffaella “Lila” Cerullo for most of season 1, while Gaia Girace takes on the role of adolescent Lila in season 2.
Additionally, both actresses appear in the first two seasons, depending on the age indicated. Elena’s family is played by Luca Gallone as Vittorio Greco and Anna Rita Vitolo as Immacolata Greco. Antonio Buonanno and Valentina Acca play Lila’s parents.
Now who can't wait for Season 3? pic.twitter.com/fPB06wjfYX
— My Brilliant Friend (@BrilliantFriend) July 10, 2020
Antonio Milo as Silvio Solara and Imma Villa as his wife Manuela round out the cast. Giovanni Amura has been cast in Lila’s husband, Stefano Carracci, with whom she has a tense relationship.
In season 3, the tale travels further back in time to the 1970s, when the two characters are in their late teens. On February 18, 2020, it was announced that Gaia Grace would appear in only three episodes of season 3, with an older actress taking her place.
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What Is the Plot of My Brilliant Friend Season 3?
Season 2 concludes on a titillating and subtly uplifting note. Elena has completed her studies at the University of Pisa, engaged, and published her first novel.
Nonetheless, she is subjected to the offhand slights and pressures of a patriarchal society and is frustrated when no one in her neighborhood, including Lila, appears to recognize her accomplishment. Lila seeks refuge in a run-down area with her childhood friend Enzo after fleeing her husband Stefano (Giovanni Buselli).
Our very favourite moments from #TheStoryofaNewName! pic.twitter.com/D74nhkwXKa
— My Brilliant Friend (@BrilliantFriend) July 14, 2020
Since the novel that will serve as the basis for season 3 was published in 2014, we already have a good sense of what to expect in the upcoming season. Elena is now married to Pietro, while Lila is head over heels in love with Enzo.
As both women’s fortunes improve gradually, Elena as a writer and Lila as a computer programmer, deficiencies inside their relationships become apparent. Character development highlights the third novel, and most likely, season 3.
We don’t want to reveal any major spoilers here but suffice it to say that if the third installment stays true to the novel, it will conclude with an explosive narrative surprise. Without a doubt, fans will be pining for season 4.
My Brilliant Friend Season 3 Trailer
